Cabinet approves 57 new Kendriya Vidyalayas with an outlay of more than Rs 5,862 cr

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs on Wednesday approved the opening of 57 new Kendriya Vidyalayas across the country to for the education of children of increased number of Central government employees.

The estimated funds for the 57 new schools is Rs 5,862.55 crore spread over a period of nine years from 2026-27. This includes capital expenditure component of Rs 2,585.52 crore and operational expenditure of Rs 3,277.03 crore, the government said in a press release.

For the first time, these 57 KVs have been sanctioned with Balvatikas, which is three years of foundational stage (pre-primary).

The scheme for Kendriya Vidyalaya was introduced in 1962 to provide educational facilities of uniform standard throughout the country and to cater to the educational needs of children of transferable and non-transferable employees of Central Government including Defence and Paramilitary forces.

As of today, there are 1,288 functional KVs, including three abroad in Moscow, Kathmandu and Tehran. The total enrolment of students as on 30.06.2025 is 13.62 lakh, the government said.

The CCEA has approved seven KVs sponsored by the Ministry of Home Affairs and the remaining 50 by State/UT authorities. These schools will be opened in 17 states/UTs are being covered.

Among these 57 KVs, 20 are proposed to be opened in districts where no KV presently exists despite a significant number of Central Government employees.

Furthermore, 14 KVs are proposed in Aspirational districts, 4 KVs in LWE districts and 5 KVs in NER/Hilly areas. In continuation of sanction of 85 KVs accorded in December 2024, further 57 new KVs have been approved by prioritising those States which had not been covered since March 2019.